The Effect of Idea-I Module on Student’s Self Regulation and Behavior Management Skill
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Students are exposed to various challenges that can affect their behavior in school and in everyday life. Self-regulation skill is among factors that are expected to help students manage their behavior better. A module called IDEA-i was built to help students develop student’s self-regulation skills. This module contains 15 activities covering aspects of self-regulation and behavior management skills. In general, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of the IDEA-i module on students’ behavior management skills. This study used a non-equivalent control group design. A total of 124 Form Four students in secondary schools in Malaysia were involved in the study. Students in the experimental group (n = 64) were exposed to IDEA-i by facilitator who have been trained to use the module prior to the intervention. This study used a questionnaire adapted from existing instruments and review of literature to measure self-regulation and behavior management skills. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. MANCOVA analysis showed that there was a difference in self-regulation and behavior management skill between the IDEA-i Module group with the control group. The findings of this study support that the use of the IDEA-i Module to help improve self-regulation skill and behavior management skill among students.
Authors and Affiliations
Azmiza Ahmad, Saemah Rahman
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- EP ID EP610206
- DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i4/2903
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